Date of Incident: October 12, 2025 – San Diego, CA
Settlement: $100,000
Settlement Date: June 16, 2026
Case Overview
The plaintiff was working as a professional dog sitter and had been invited onto the defendant’s property to care for their dog. While following instructions to secure the animal, the plaintiff was suddenly bitten on the dominant right hand without provocation. HHJ Trial Attorneys, a dog bite law firm in San Diego, represented the plaintiff and resolved the case for $100,000.
How the Incident Happened
The defendant’s dog lunged at and bit the plaintiff without provocation while the plaintiff was providing dog-sitting services at the defendant’s residence. The bite caused a deep, 8-centimeter laceration to the plaintiff’s dominant right hand, requiring emergency complex wound repair and extensive follow-up occupational therapy.
Injuries Sustained
The plaintiff suffered a severe 8-centimeter gaping laceration to the right dominant hand requiring 12 sutures, a hypertrophic volar scar, a flexion contracture and extension lag in the little finger, persistent swelling, and psychological trauma. Despite months of rehabilitation, the plaintiff was left with permanent scarring and limited hand mobility.
How the Case Was Resolved
Through diligent representation, HHJ Trial Attorneys secured a $100,000 settlement from the defendant’s insurer for the plaintiff’s permanent injuries and ongoing functional limitations.
Result
Total Recovery: $100,000
